Harper Lee by Kamryn Walker

Question 1

walkerka — 2014-11-14 19:39:16 UTC

Harper Lee was born in Monroeville, Alabama in 1926
Her father was a former newspaper editor and proprietor, who had served as a state senator and practiced as a lawyer in Monroeville. She based some of her characters off her family and friends. Her family had a lot of money and she had a good childhood.

Question 5

shannonta — 2014-11-14 19:42:13 UTC

We predict that the book will include issues such as racism, law issues, patriotism, education, and ignorance, child abuse.

We think this because we now know about Harper Lee and her history it will eliminate

any bias or misunderstanding of the characters the story.

If we are influenced by Harper Lee when reading the book we could have a better understanding of the story, but if we

do not let her influence us we can create our own interpretation of the story.

Question 2

walkerka — 2014-11-14 19:43:06 UTC

Capote was her childhood best friend

Question 3

walkerka — 2014-11-14 19:43:40 UTC

The book was published in 1960 and was made into a film in 1962

Question 4

walkerka — 2014-11-14 19:45:27 UTC

She was awarded the Pulitzer prize in 1961 and the book became an international bestseller.

walkerka — 2014-11-14 19:49:45 UTC

To kill a mockingbird was Lee's first novel and was a great success.

walkerka — 2014-11-14 19:55:03 UTC

Harper Lee is the youngest of four children,

she grew up as a tomboy in a small town.

walkerka — 2014-11-14 19:55:45 UTC

Harper is 88 years old.

walkerka — 2014-11-14 19:56:18 UTC

Her full name is "Nelle Harper Lee"